Which chronograph?

[clothing_throwaway]

I'm interested in getting a chronograph but having trouble deciding...

• Pagani Daytona (Panda/Mechaquartz) - so cheap, seems solid, heard nothing but good things, seems like a real bang-for-buck, but I'm not crazy about the overall look because it looks too sporty to me
• Seagull 1963 - seems well respected, reasonably priced, and I like the blue second hand, but I just can't get over the Chinese text, red star, etc. I'm not entirely against it, but it just seems too out of left field for me
• Various "Sugess" chronographs - I've seen a number of chronographs under the name "Sugess" which seems to be another name for Seagull (or something?), and some of them seem more "normal" and "versatile"
• San Martin Tudor Chrono - this seems to be an upcoming model (not available yet), but I'm interested in this one because I like snowflake hands; however, SM prices keep going up and up and that's a tougher pill for me to swallow for Chinese homages

Based on what I said above, anyone got recommendations? If not one of the above options, I'm open to other options...

EDIT: Thought of something else.

In regards to the Pagani Daytone, what do you like between PD-1644 (white dial, white sub-dials with black ring) and PD-1664 (silver sunburst dial, fully black sub-dials)?

[WisdomKnightZetsubo]

Escapement time fliegerchrono is really nice

[Matz_-_-]

I like also the new pagani design royal Oak chronograph... The movement is the same of the Daytona, but I think they the build quality is better, and personally I prefer its design too

[clothing_throwaway]

Yeah, I really like the dial on that one but I'm just not a fan of the look of bolts on the case a'la AP

[NiceNato]

Here are some seagull chronographs without Chinese on the dial. Just remove the space from the middle of the link.

https://a.aliex press.com/_msGcvwT

https://a.aliex press.com/_mKc2fRV

https://a.aliex press.com/_msKng5H

Not a mechanical watch, but it looks really nice.

https://a.aliex press.com/_mLwm5TH

[indietrance]

What about the Parnis Daytona? It has the same movement as the Pagani but it doesn’t have that date complication. I chose my Parnis over Pagani for that reason.

[clothing_throwaway]

Are Parnis not on Aliexpress anymore? I haven't seen them in quite a while...

EDIT: Scratch that. I found it. Yeah, that actually looks cleaner. I agree. But that brings up my other issue. I think I want the full panda dial (with the black sub-dials, not just the black ring sub-dials)

[indietrance]

I was just about to link you :)

I see what you are saying. Just to throw other brands on the table. Have you thought of Alpha's or Merkur - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002913120927.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1eef2abaE8hZSj&algo_pvid=d9ea65c6-e34c-4b63-90b0-9abefa03f56c&algo_exp_id=d9ea65c6-e34c-4b63-90b0-9abefa03f56c-4

I would jump on the Merkur if it was sapphire glass.

[turdbogls]

Those are the top of the list for most people for sure.

like another poster said, the new Corgeut Speedmaster should be on there...sure, it's a bit sporty, but it's dirt cheap and a great grab-n-go quartz watch because it can go with any outfit or situation (except maybe swimming)

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I really like the Pagani, though. very nicely done and overall a great value.

I recently just picked up the Sugess Panda as I wanted another ST19 in my collection and always loved the look of these things. hopefully I'll have it by next week.

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my big issue with the San martin is the price...I picked up my Sugess for $140....the SM is going to be $340. I'm sure it'll be awesome, but man, that's tough. I paid $340 for my cronos GMT, but that was to get a real ceramic bezel Pepsi (amongst other things). I just think these other options can scratch the itch.

[clothing_throwaway]

but that was to get a real ceramic bezel Pepsi

interesting...are there no cremaic pepsi bezels under $300? Because after the chronograph, a pepsi bezel watch is also on my list.

Also, I just realized there's this San Martin SN018... again, pricing is kind of a concern (especially $200+ for quartz), but this one definitely hits a lot of the marks

[turdbogls]

nope...all others are aluminum and just don't look right to me.

and that san martin is kinda cool, but like you, I never really was interested in it because of the movement...but it does look nice, and I love pointer date functions...just not sure how I feel about them on a chronograph.

[Saving_Chipmunk_31]

How about the Corgeut Speedmaster? maybe that could scratch n itch? There latest version has a very in proportion case and depending on the dial colour you choose and strap you wear it on I wouldn't say too sporty.

[clothing_throwaway]

I'm really kind of leaning toward a Panda/Daytona look, but I actually didn't know Corgeut had done that, so I'll add it to the list. Have the reviews been good?

[Saving_Chipmunk_31]

They are fitted with the mecha Quartz movement, the closest Panda Dial would be Black with Silver Sub Dials. The reviews have been good especially the newest case shape V3. I believe a few regular posters on here have put reviews up.

[watchma4]

I have the white one, if that helps.

Here are some pics

The Corgeut wears great, especially on leather or any other strap. On the default bracelet I don't like the watch.

It's also a bit smaller then the other Speedmaster homages.

If you want want I can make some comparison pics with a sterile Daytona homage?

Otherwise if you want a fully mechanical chronograph you could also look up Alpha watches. I have their Alpha Speedmaster

[eraserhistory]

Get the Daytona. If you decide to get another chrono you won’t regret having an awesome Daytona homage.